Japanese New Year Traditions: Mochi
Each year, one of the traditions of the Japanese New Year is to pound rice into a fine flour, mochi. …
Each year, one of the traditions of the Japanese New Year is to pound rice into a fine flour, mochi. …
The Japanese word “omiyage” translates roughly to souvenir or gift. Omiyage is an item that is traditionally given as a …
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Hello All! I apologize for not updating lately. It just didn’t feel right to me with all that has been …
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